Minister of National Defence David McGuinty (centre) toured the Canadian Coast Guard base in Amherstburg during a stop in the region June 29. McGuinty first met with members of the tool and die industry in Windsor about possible work in the defence sector before coming to Amherstburg later on Monday afternoon. As part of a visit where he tried to introduce job opportunities in the defence sectors to local industry, the Minister of National Defence made a stop in Amherstburg.

The Amherstburg Horticultural Society presented its Garden Tour last weekend around town with a variety of different gardens open to the public. Most of the gardens were privately owned. The Amherstburg Horticultural Society brought back its Garden Tour over the weekend with the public able to tour private and public gardens and get some tips on what to do in their own yards. Nine private gardens and the garden at St. Joseph Church in River Canard were available and those who

The national anthem was performed at St. Thomas of Villanova’s graduation by Claire Heynsbroek, Rhain Gooder, Jenna Ward, Any Persaud, Freja Erickson and Natalie Introcaso. Jack Frias delivers the valedictory address to his fellow graduates as well as their parents, grandparents and other family members at the WFCU Centre in Windsor June 24. The graduates of St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary School were recognized and honoured last week. Approximately 310 students received th

Don McArthur has announced he is not seeking re-election as a town councillor. After eight years, Don McArthur is moving on to other aspects of his life. The two-term councillor has confirmed he is not seeking a third term and will focus on other aspects of his life. “Serving on Amherstburg council has been the honour and privilege of my life,” he said. “I’ll be forever grateful to the Town of Amherstburg. Outside of being a father, it’s been the most rewarding and fulfilli

The future of The House Youth Centre is in question and town council is looking for ways it can help. The future of The House Youth Centre is in question and town council is looking for ways it can help. Councillor Diane Pouget put forth a motion during the June 23 meeting that administration meet with the board with The House to “negotiate a fair and equitable agreement similar to that of the Verdi Club and boxing club for use at the hub.” The motion, which was passed, woul

Volunteers helped donors “Fill the Bus” at three local grocery stores including Rob & Tina’s No Frills. Walmart (above) and Sobeys (below), the latter seeing members of the Amherstburg Fire Department stop by with a fire truck. Proceeds benefit the Amherstburg Food and Fellowship Mission, Be the Light Outreach Ministry and Amherstburg Community Services (ACS). Volunteers helped donors “Fill the Bus” at three local grocery stores including Rob & Tina’s No Frills (left), Walmar

Madison Miss, Evalette Jimmerfield , Greenlee H-Deslippe (lead artist from Amherstburg), Albert Maltese (owner of Rosa’s), Maya Rice (Windsor artist), Zeyad Ali (Windsor artist), Ashlyn D’amore, and Soumya Nagda stand in front of the mural that was unveiled last week. Submitted photo While driving along Sandwich St. S., a new mural has been seen in its creation. Now, the finished product has been unveiled. Local artist Greenlee Hawthorne-Deslippe of GreensPallet Mural Works

Alita Holmes, Airess, Zsa Zsa performed at Saturday’s TRUE Summer Festival Murray Street in Amherstburg came alive Saturday night with a lively mix of dance-to music and an extraordinary display of poise and elegance. The TRUE Festival returned as part of Open Air Weekends. Drag queen performers who were on stage and ventured out into the street and amongst the audience were warmly received in the event that celebrates diversity and inclusivity. “It’s absolutely amazing. I lo

The Purple Theatre Company’s “Greedy Gallery Gals” comedy play was recently held at The Gibson Gallery in Amherstburg. It was also presented in Kingsville and Windsor. A play about an art heist is being staged in places that display art, with one of those locations being in Amherstburg last week. The Purple Theatre Company presented “Greedy Gallery Gals” at The Gibson Gallery recently. Approximately 30 people filled the space to watch the roughly 90-minute comedy play that st

Const. Nick Dupuis from the Windsor Police Service - Amherstburg Detachment helps a young rider over a ramp during the June 28 bike rodeo at Families First Funeral Home. The annual Amherstburg Bike Rodeo came back to town last Sunday with food, fun and, of course, bicycle safety offered. Presented in partnership with Families First Funeral Home and the Windsor Police Service – Amherstburg Detachment, the June 28 event brought families to the parking lot of the funeral home wh